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Poplar (7601) · FactWorsened

Declining Sales and Widening Operating, Ordinary and Net Losses

First written in FY2017-Q1. 20 of 45 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-10-14.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseWorsenedFY2021-Q1 – FY2022-Q2AdvancedFY2023-Q2 – FY20252016: 220162017: 420172018: 420182019: 420192020: 420202021: 420212022: 420222023: 420232024: 420242025: 220252026: 92026
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Transition from Profit to Loss in Quarterly PerformanceA theme 48 companies write about · 47 as a headwind · 0 as a tailwind

Poplar moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2016, 2 years before the typical company in this theme (2018).

The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 19 of 39 companies on the "Worse" side.

12 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".

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  1. FY2027-H1WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, same-store sales at the Group's stores were 101.9% of the previous year, while sales at factories, including frozen foods, rose to 105.8%. Operating revenue was ¥5,956 million, down 0.0% year on year, operating profit was ¥199 million, down 12.0%, ordinary profit was ¥201 million, down 17.5%, and interim net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥143 million, down 18.9%.」

    Existing-store and factory sales exceeded the previous year's levels, while operating revenue was flat and operating profit, ordinary profit and interim net profit all fell below the same period of the previous year.
  2. 2026-07-10WorsenedEarnings

    「Operating revenue was ¥2,939 million, down 1.0% year on year, operating income was ¥66 million, down 16.0%, ordinary income was ¥66 million, down 27.9%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥55 million, down 1.0%.」

    Operating revenue, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all fell below the previous year.
  3. FY2026WorsenedAnnual report

    「In terms of earnings, customer numbers declined as rising prices weakened consumer sentiment, while soaring raw-material prices, particularly for rice and seaweed, persistently high energy costs and higher personnel costs weighed on earnings. In addition, upfront costs were incurred to secure personnel and make capital investments to increase factory production. Consequently, operating profit was ¥302 million, down 26.0% year on year, ordinary profit was ¥305 million, down 26.0%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥134 million, down 64.2%.」

    Operating profit was ¥302 million, ordinary profit was ¥305 million and net profit was ¥134 million, all down from the same period of the previous year. Lower customer numbers, higher raw-material, energy and personnel costs, and upfront costs associated with increased factory production weighed on earnings.
  4. FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report

    「The impact of higher costs was substantial, including soaring prices for raw materials such as rice and seaweed, persistently high energy prices, higher personnel costs and upfront costs to establish a production expansion system at the Company's own factories. As a result, operating profit was ¥227 million, down 13.3% year on year, ordinary profit was ¥244 million, down 9.1%, and interim net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥176 million, down 33.2%.」

    Operating revenue fell from ¥6,228 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥5,958 million, while operating profit, ordinary profit and interim net profit also fell below the previous year's levels. Profit remained positive, but raw-material, energy and personnel costs, together with upfront costs to establish a production expansion system, weighed on earnings.
  5. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「In terms of earnings, despite a difficult environment marked by surging energy and raw-material prices and higher personnel costs, increased earnings from expanding sales of factory products and progress in reducing costs through the promotion of franchise conversions resulted in operating profit of ¥408 million, up 1.0% year on year, ordinary profit of ¥412 million, up 14.5%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥376 million, down 18.5% (the same period of the previous year included ¥134 million in extraordinary income from the sale of land and other assets).」

    The Company recorded operating profit of ¥408 million and ordinary profit of ¥412 million, with operating earnings higher than in the previous year. Net profit declined due to the absence of the previous year's gain on the sale of land and other assets.
  6. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In terms of earnings, strong sales and progress in reducing costs through the conversion of directly operated stores to franchises enabled the Company to exceed its initial profit plan despite surging distribution and raw-material costs. Operating profit was ¥261 million, up 13.2% year on year, ordinary profit was ¥268 million, up 37.9%, and interim net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥264 million, down 13.8% (the same period of the previous year included ¥134 million in extraordinary income from the sale of land).」

    The Company recorded operating profit of ¥261 million and ordinary profit of ¥268 million, both higher than in the same period of the previous year. Net profit declined due to the absence of the previous period's gain on the sale of land, but the Company exceeded its initial profit plan.
  7. FY2025-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In terms of earnings, although distribution and personnel costs rose and raw-material prices increased, the increase in profit accompanying sales growth and the reduction in costs from the promotion of franchise conversions more than offset these factors. Operating profit was ¥106 million, up 27.8% year on year, ordinary profit was ¥107 million, up 110.2%, and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥84 million, down 44.7% (the previous period included ¥134 million in extraordinary income from the sale of land).」

    While distribution, personnel and raw-material costs rose, the Company recorded operating profit of ¥106 million and ordinary profit of ¥107 million as sales growth and lower costs from franchise conversions offset these increases. Net profit fell 44.7% year on year due to the absence of the previous period's gain on the sale of land.
  8. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「In terms of earnings, despite difficult conditions including persistently high fuel and utility costs and surging raw-material costs, reductions in costs from franchising stores and higher profit accompanying sales growth more than offset these factors, enabling the Company to exceed its initial profit plan. Operating profit was ¥404 million, up 626.4% year on year, ordinary profit was ¥360 million, up 393.4%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥462 million, compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥237 million in the previous year.」

    The Company recorded operating profit of ¥404 million, ordinary profit of ¥360 million and net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥462 million, improving from operating profit of ¥55 million, ordinary profit of ¥73 million and net loss of ¥237 million in the previous year.
  9. FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Sales at existing stores rose significantly year on year to 108.4% as personal consumption and inbound demand recovered. However, as the Company promoted the conversion of directly operated stores to franchises, operating revenue was ¥9,431 million, below the previous year's result and down 5.8% year on year. In terms of earnings, despite difficult conditions including persistently high fuel and utility costs and surging raw-material costs, the increase in gross profit from strong store sales more than offset these factors, resulting in operating profit of ¥319 million (¥21 million in the same period of the previous year), ordinary profit of ¥281 million (ordinary profit of ¥33 million) and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥364 million (¥22 million).」

    Existing-store sales were 108.4% of the same period of the previous year, and the Company recorded operating profit of ¥319 million, ordinary profit of ¥281 million and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥364 million. Operating revenue fell 5.8% year on year due to the promotion of franchise conversions, but profit at each stage improved from the same period of the previous year.
  10. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Sales at existing stores rose significantly year on year to 109.7% as restrictions on activities were eased and inbound demand recovered. However, as the Company promoted the conversion of directly operated stores to franchises, operating revenue was ¥6,395 million, down 7.4% year on year. In terms of earnings, although costs substantially exceeded expectations due to higher distribution costs resulting from surging fuel prices and higher utility costs, strong store sales contributed to operating profit of ¥231 million (¥2 million in the same period of the previous year) and ordinary profit of ¥194 million (¥10 million).」

    While operating revenue fell 7.4% year on year due to the conversion of directly operated stores to franchises, operating profit improved to ¥231 million and ordinary profit to ¥194 million, supported by the recovery in existing-store sales.
  11. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In terms of earnings, despite increases in utility and personnel costs, the recovery in sales progressed, resulting in operating profit of ¥83 million (operating loss of ¥35 million in the same period of the previous year) and ordinary profit of ¥50 million (ordinary loss of ¥31 million). In addition, the Company recorded extraordinary income from the sale of fixed assets (land), resulting in quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥152 million (quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥45 million in the same period of the previous year).」

    The Company recorded operating profit of ¥83 million, ordinary profit of ¥50 million and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥152 million, returning to profitability from losses at each stage in the same period of the previous year.
  12. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「In terms of earnings, the effects of business structure reform, including conversion to franchise stores, began to emerge, and as gross profit improved and expenses were reduced, operating income of ¥55 million and ordinary income of ¥73 million were recorded, compared with operating loss of ¥1,099 million and ordinary loss of ¥1,007 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year. However, impairment losses on software and other assets resulted in a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥237 million, compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥518 million in the previous fiscal year.」

    Operating income of ¥55 million and ordinary income of ¥73 million were recorded, turning from operating and ordinary losses in the previous year to profits. However, a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥237 million remained due to impairment losses.
  13. FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In terms of sales, sales across all stores improved year on year as sales at stores inside facilities heavily affected by COVID-19 began to recover and activity restrictions were eased. However, operating revenue for the nine months ended in the third quarter was ¥10,013 million, down 2.2% year on year, as the Company promoted the conversion of company-operated stores to franchise stores as a policy. In terms of earnings, the effects of business structure reform, including conversion to franchise stores, began to emerge, and as gross profit improved and expenses were reduced, operating income was ¥21 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥980 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary income was ¥33 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥896 million; and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥22 million, compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥399 million.」

    Although operating revenue declined 2.2% year on year, business structure reform, improved gross profit and expense reductions resulted in operating income of ¥21 million, ordinary income of ¥33 million and quarterly net income of ¥22 million, turning all profit levels from losses in the same period of the previous year to profits.
  14. FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In terms of sales, operating revenue for the six months ended in the second quarter was ¥6,903 million, up 3.4% year on year, as sales at stores inside facilities heavily affected by COVID-19 began to recover and activity restrictions were eased. In terms of earnings, the effects of business structure reform began to emerge, and as expenses were reduced and gross profit improved, operating income was ¥2 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥892 million in the same period of the previous year, and ordinary income was ¥10 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥841 million. In addition, gains on the sale of investment securities of ¥44 million, including from the sale of certain cross-shareholdings, contributed to quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥21 million, compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥577 million.」

    Operating revenue rose 3.4% year on year, and operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all turned profitable. Results improved from the substantial losses through the previous fiscal year, supported by business structure reform, expense reductions and improved gross profit.
  15. FY2023-Q1ReframedAnnual report

    「In terms of sales, operating revenue for the three months ended in the first quarter was ¥3,454 million, up 17.9% year on year, due to the recovery in sales at stores inside facilities that had been heavily affected by COVID-19 and the rebound from the restricted operating days in the same period of the previous year, when many stores were undergoing renovations for brand conversion. In terms of earnings, operating loss was ¥35 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥692 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary loss was ¥31 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥668 million; and quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥45 million, compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥426 million, as expenses were reduced and gross profit improved.」

    Operating revenue rose 17.9% year on year, and operating, ordinary and net losses all narrowed sharply from the same period of the previous year. Although the Company remained in the red at the net income level, the focus shifted from the severe deterioration through the previous fiscal year to loss reduction.
  16. FY2022ReframedAnnual report

    「As a result, for the consolidated fiscal year, operating revenue was ¥13,629 million, down 29.2% from the previous consolidated fiscal year; operating loss was ¥1,099 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥1,125 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year; and ordinary loss was ¥1,007 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥1,012 million. The Company recorded extraordinary income, including the mega-franchise contract fee paid by Lawson, Inc. in connection with the conversion of stores to the Lawson-Poplar and Lawson brands, and gains on the sale of investment securities. At the same time, extraordinary losses included business structure improvement expenses and store closure losses incurred in connection with the recruitment of voluntary retirees and other measures. As a result, net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥518 million, compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,318 million.」

    Operating revenue declined 29.2%, but operating and ordinary losses narrowed slightly, while the final loss, including extraordinary income and extraordinary losses related to business restructuring, narrowed from the previous fiscal year.
  17. FY2022-Q3ReframedAnnual report

    「As a result, for the nine months ended in the third quarter, operating revenue was ¥10,239 million, down 32.8% year on year; operating loss was ¥980 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥775 million in the same period of the previous year; and ordinary loss was ¥896 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥697 million. In addition, the transfer of shares in consolidated subsidiaries held by the Company and the partial sale of investment securities resulted in a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥399 million, compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥875 million.」

    Operating revenue declined 32.8% year on year, and operating and ordinary losses widened from the same period of the previous year, while the net loss narrowed from ¥875 million to ¥399 million due to the transfer of shares in subsidiaries and other factors. Deterioration at the operating level coexisted with a smaller final loss.
  18. FY2022-Q2WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, for the six months ended in the second quarter, operating revenue was ¥6,678 million, down 35.2% year on year; operating loss was ¥892 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥567 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary loss was ¥841 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥520 million; and quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥577 million, compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥593 million.」

    Operating revenue declined 35.2% year on year, and operating and ordinary losses widened from the same period of the previous year. Net loss was ¥577 million.
  19. FY2022-Q1WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, for the three months ended in the first quarter, operating revenue was ¥2,930 million, down 41.5% year on year; operating loss was ¥692 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥343 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary loss was ¥668 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥324 million; and quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥426 million, compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥346 million.」

    Operating revenue declined 41.5% year on year, and operating loss, ordinary loss and quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent all widened from the same period of the previous year.
  20. FY2021WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, chain-wide sales were ¥34,511 million, down 25.5% from the previous consolidated fiscal year; operating revenue was ¥19,240 million, down 24.2%; operating loss was ¥1,125 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥360 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year; ordinary loss was ¥1,012 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥219 million; and net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,318 million, compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥330 million.」

    Chain-wide sales and operating revenue declined sharply, and operating loss, ordinary loss and net loss attributable to owners of the parent all widened from the previous fiscal year.
  21. FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, chain sales were ¥27,072 million, down 23.6% year on year; operating revenue was ¥15,228 million, down 21.4%; operating loss was ¥775 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥198 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary loss was ¥697 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥100 million; and quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥875 million, compared with quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,296 million.」

    Chain sales and operating revenue declined sharply, and operating and ordinary losses widened. Quarterly net results attributable to owners of the parent turned from income of ¥1,296 million in the same period of the previous year to a loss of ¥875 million. Net assets also declined to ¥707 million.
  22. FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, chain-wide sales were ¥18,010 million, down 24.7% year on year; operating revenue was ¥10,309 million, down 21.3%; operating loss was ¥567 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥36 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary loss was ¥520 million, compared with ordinary income of ¥38 million; and quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥593 million, compared with quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,476 million.」

    Due to the impact of COVID-19, sales and operating revenue declined sharply, the operating loss widened, and ordinary results and quarterly net results attributable to owners of the parent turned from profit in the same period of the previous year to loss.
  23. FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, chain sales were ¥8,628 million, down 26.6% year on year; operating revenue was ¥5,005 million, down 21.8%; operating loss was ¥343 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥91 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary loss was ¥324 million, compared with ordinary income of ¥52 million; and quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥346 million, compared with quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,401 million.」

    Due to the impact of COVID-19, chain sales and operating revenue declined sharply, operating and ordinary losses widened, and quarterly net results turned from a profit in the same period of the previous year to a loss of ¥346 million.
  24. FY2020ReframedAnnual report

    「As a result, chain-wide sales were ¥46,297 million, down 3.2% from the previous consolidated fiscal year; operating revenue was ¥25,370 million, down 2.8%; operating loss was ¥360 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥399 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year; ordinary loss was ¥219 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥198 million; and net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥330 million, compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥2,185 million.」

    Chain-wide sales and operating revenue declined. Operating loss and net loss narrowed from the previous fiscal year, while ordinary loss widened from ¥198 million to ¥219 million, resulting in different trends at each profit level.
  25. FY2020-Q3ReframedAnnual report

    「As a result, chain sales were ¥35,409 million, down 2.9% year on year; operating revenue was ¥19,365 million, down 2.5%; operating loss was ¥198 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥236 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary loss was ¥100 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥70 million; and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,296 million, compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥110 million.」

    The decline in chain sales and operating revenue continued, and the operating loss narrowed while the ordinary loss widened. Gains on the sale of shares in an affiliate resulted in final results turning from a loss in the same period of the previous year to income of ¥1,296 million.
  26. FY2020-Q2ReframedAnnual report

    「As a result, chain-wide sales were ¥23,932 million, down 2.8% year on year; operating revenue was ¥13,098 million, down 2.3%; operating loss was ¥36 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥111 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary income was ¥38 million, up 81.3%; and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,476 million, compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥8 million.」

    Although chain-wide sales and operating revenue were below the same period of the previous year, the operating loss narrowed and ordinary income was recorded. Quarterly net results attributable to owners of the parent turned from a loss in the same period of the previous year to income of ¥1,476 million.
  27. FY2020-Q1ReframedAnnual report

    「As a result, chain sales were ¥11,752 million, down 2.1% year on year; operating revenue was ¥6,398 million, down 2.0%; operating loss was ¥91 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥155 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary loss was ¥52 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥122 million; and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,401 million, compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥128 million.」

    Although the decline in chain sales and operating revenue continued, operating and ordinary losses narrowed from the same period of the previous year. Gains on the sale of shares in an affiliate resulted in final results turning from a loss in the same period of the previous year to income of ¥1,401 million.
  28. FY2019WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, chain-wide sales were ¥47,837 million, down 6.5% from the previous consolidated fiscal year; operating revenue was ¥26,092 million, down 9.3%; operating loss was ¥399 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥336 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year; ordinary loss was ¥198 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥82 million; and net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥2,185 million, compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥70 million.」

    Sales and operating revenue declined, while operating and ordinary losses widened. The net loss attributable to owners of the parent widened sharply from ¥70 million to ¥2,185 million.
  29. FY2019-Q3ReframedAnnual report

    「As a result, chain sales were ¥36,486 million, down 6.6% year on year; operating revenue was ¥19,856 million, down 9.5%; operating loss was ¥236 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥287 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary loss was ¥70 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥48 million; and quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥110 million, compared with quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥0 million.」

    The decline in chain sales and operating revenue continued, and the operating loss narrowed from the same period of the previous year, while the ordinary loss widened. Final results turned from profit in the same period of the previous year to a loss of ¥110 million.
  30. FY2019-Q2ReframedAnnual report

    「As a result, chain sales were ¥24,617 million, down 6.8% year on year; operating revenue was ¥13,403 million, down 10.0%; operating loss was ¥111 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥130 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary income was ¥21 million, up 117.2%; and quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥8 million, compared with quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥83 million.」

    Although the decline in chain sales and operating revenue continued, the operating loss narrowed from the same period of the previous year and ordinary results turned profitable. Meanwhile, quarterly net results attributable to owners of the parent turned from profit in the same period of the previous year to a loss of ¥8 million.
  31. FY2019-Q1WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, chain sales were ¥12,006 million, down 7.3% year on year; operating revenue was ¥6,527 million, down 10.6%; operating loss was ¥155 million, unchanged from the same period of the previous year; ordinary loss was ¥122 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥99 million; and quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥128 million, compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥21 million.」

    Chain sales and operating revenue declined year on year. The ordinary loss widened from ¥99 million to ¥122 million, and the quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent widened from ¥21 million to ¥128 million. The operating loss was broadly unchanged from the same period of the previous year.
  32. FY2018ReframedAnnual report

    「Through the third quarter, same-store sales were strong at 99.9%, 0.6 percentage points above plan. However, in the fourth quarter, lower customer numbers and sales due to adverse weather and delays in new store openings resulted in a sales shortfall. Chain sales were ¥51,168 million, down 10.1% year on year; operating revenue was ¥28,766 million, down 13.5%; operating loss was ¥336 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥468 million in the previous fiscal year; ordinary loss was ¥82 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥435 million; and net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥70 million, compared with net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥289 million in the previous fiscal year.」

    Although same-store sales exceeded plan through the third quarter, chain sales and operating revenue declined for the full year. Operating and ordinary losses narrowed, while final results turned from a profit in the previous fiscal year to a loss of ¥70 million.
  33. FY2018-Q3ReframedAnnual report

    「Although same-store sales remained strong at around 100% of the previous year's level, the effects of adverse weather and delays in opening stores resulted in chain sales of ¥39,067 million, down 12.1% year on year; operating revenue of ¥21,931 million, down 15.3%; operating loss of ¥287 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥308 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary loss of ¥48 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥293 million; and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥0 million, down 99.9%.」

    Same-store sales were around 100% of the previous year's level, while chain sales and operating revenue declined. Operating and ordinary losses narrowed from the same period of the previous year, but net income fell from ¥466 million to ¥0 million, showing different trends at each profit level.
  34. FY2018-Q2ReframedAnnual report

    「As a result, chain sales were ¥26,417 million, down 13.5% year on year; operating revenue was ¥14,887 million, down 16.9%; operating loss was ¥130 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥50 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary income was ¥9 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥52 million; and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥83 million, compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥155 million.」

    Although the decline in chain sales and operating revenue and the widening operating loss continued, ordinary income was ¥9 million and net income was ¥83 million, representing different trends at the operating, ordinary income and net income levels.
  35. FY2018-Q1ReframedAnnual report

    「As a result, chain sales were ¥12,957 million, down 13.3% year on year; operating revenue was ¥7,301 million, down 17.2%; operating loss was ¥155 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥152 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary loss was ¥99 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥148 million; and quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥21 million, compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥196 million.」

    The decline in chain sales and operating revenue continued, and the operating loss widened from the same period of the previous year. Meanwhile, the ordinary loss and quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent narrowed, so results did not deteriorate across all profit levels.
  36. FY2017ReframedAnnual report

    「As a result, for the consolidated fiscal year, chain sales were ¥56,927 million, down 8.7% year on year; operating revenue was ¥33,270 million, down 14.2%; operating loss was ¥468 million, compared with operating income of ¥82 million in the previous fiscal year; ordinary loss was ¥435 million, compared with ordinary income of ¥129 million; and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥289 million, up 380.0%.」

    Although the decline in sales and losses at the operating and ordinary income levels continued, extraordinary income, including gains from changes in equity interests, resulted in net income of ¥289 million rather than a larger net loss.
  37. FY2017-Q3WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, for the nine months ended in the third quarter, chain sales were ¥44,466 million, down 6.8% year on year; operating revenue was ¥25,905 million, down 12.2%; operating loss was ¥308 million, compared with operating income of ¥37 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary loss was ¥293 million, compared with ordinary income of ¥67 million; and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥466 million, up 655.3%.」

    The decline in chain sales and operating revenue continued, and operating profit and ordinary profit turned from profit in the same period of the previous year to loss. Quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was recorded due to extraordinary income and other factors, but deterioration at the operating and ordinary income levels continued.
  38. FY2017-Q2WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, chain sales were ¥30,540 million, down 5.6% year on year; operating revenue was ¥17,923 million, down 10.7%; operating loss was ¥50 million, compared with operating income of ¥105 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary loss was ¥52 million, compared with ordinary income of ¥129 million; and net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥155 million, compared with net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥139 million.」

    Chain sales and operating revenue declined year on year, while operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent each turned into a loss.
  39. FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report

    「As a result, chain sales were ¥14,948 million, down 5.6% year on year; operating revenue was ¥8,814 million, down 10.2%; operating loss was ¥152 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥111 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary loss was ¥148 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥97 million; and net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥196 million, compared with ¥93 million.」

    Although growth in the prepared-food category was noted, chain sales and operating revenue were below the prior-year period overall, while operating loss, ordinary loss and net loss attributable to owners of the parent all widened.
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  2. 1Impairment of Fixed Assets Due to Deteriorating Store Profitability22×
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  5. 4Store Opening and Closure Risks from Market Saturation and Diminishing Expansion Opportunities16×
  6. 5Net Profit Driven by Extraordinary Gains from Corporate Separations Despite an Operating Loss12×
  7. 6Impact of COVID-19 on Inbound Demand, Facility-Based Stores and Supply Functions12×

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No upcoming earnings preview for Poplar yet. It last moved in the Earnings presentation of 2026-10-14: "Worsened".
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